Covid inquiry hears of ‘generational slaughter’
Relatives of care home residents tell the Covid inquiry they will never get over how their loved ones died.
Health
Ketamine helped me escape my negative thoughts – then it nearly killed me
Two young women speak to the BBC about why ketamine has become such a popular drug.
Digital imaging cuts waiting times for skin cancer
A digital imaging service has reduced waiting times for patients with suspected skin cancers.
Seven ways Starmer’s plan could change the NHS
The BBC looks at what the government's 10-year NHS plan could mean in practice.
The sale of illegal cigarettes signals a deeper problem with UK high streets
Some black market cigarettes have been found to contain dead flies and asbestos. But the trade nods to a wider issue, a BBC investigation has found.
New plan will fundamentally rewire NHS, says PM
But nurses, doctors and health experts say that more funding and extra staff are needed to make it a reality.
Women poisoned by fake Botox get apology from beautician
As the BBC names a beautician who gave illegal jabs, two victims share their story.
Catherine talks candidly of ‘life-changing’ cancer treatment
Catherine says "you put on a sort of brave face" during treatment but afterwards it can also feel "really difficult".
Covid care home policy was ‘least worst decision’ – Hancock
Former health secretary Matt Hancock denied claims the government's attempt to throw a protective ring around care homes in early 2020 was empty rhetoric.
